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Question 7 of 10

How was the Roman public assembly different from its senate?

• A. Public assemblies served as the leaders and administrators of

government, while senators were judges.

• B. The public assembly was appointed during a time of crisis, while

the senate had complete authority over the government.

• C. Any male citizen could participate in the public assembly, while

senators had to be appointed by consuls.

• D. The public assembly took the census and kept moral order, while

the senate was an elected official of the plebeians.

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Answer

C. Any male citizen could participate in the public assembly, while senators had to be appointed by consuls.

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The Roman public assembly was open to any male citizen, while senators had to be appointed by consuls. This was the main difference between the two...